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Richard Clapp's campaign for Jamestown Town Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

As of July 31, 2025, Richard Clapp did not have a website or any information online.

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Cliff Paddock studied at Northwestern University. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and managed a church renovation project in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Cliff is a general contractor and owner of Paddock Builders, Inc. He previously owned a custom woodworking company in Florida and has experience in residential construction, yacht building, and product development.

Cliff's campaign for Jamestown Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Cliff Paddock did not have a website or any information online.

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Jim's campaign for Jamestown Town Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Jim Gibson did not have a website or any information online.

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Phyllis Bridges earned a bachelor’s degree in African American studies from Guilford College, studied interior design at High Point University, and attended Brookstone Business College. She is chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee in Jamestown and has served as co-chair of The Coltrane Project, chairperson of the High Point Preservation Society, and board member of the Washington Street Historical Preservation Society. She was also a member of the High Point 2045 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and is a former president of the High Point Fine Art Guild. She lives in Jamestown, North Carolina.

Phyllis is the chief executive officer of Yalik’s African American Art & Cultural Movement, where she also serves as a project developer.

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Phyllis Bridges's campaign for Jamestown Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Phyllis Bridges did not have a website or any information online.

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Shakinah Simeona-Lee earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Elon University, a master’s degree in student personnel administration in higher education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and studied marketing and Mandarin at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. She lives in Jamestown, North Carolina.

Shakinah currently serves as director of student professional development at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She previously worked as senior associate director of admissions at Appalachian State University, assistant director at Wake Forest University, and coordinator for new student transitions at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Earlier in her career, she held admissions and student support roles at Pfeiffer University, the University of West Georgia, and Elon University. She has also worked in sales and account management with ADP and University Directories.

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Shakinah's campaign for Jamestown Town Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of July 31, 2025, Shakinah Simeona-Lee did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports expanding recreational and community resources for families.

- Supports expanding recreational and community resources for families.

Advocates responsible growth and housing development, saying “We need to balance the need for growth with maintaining Jamestown’s charm and historic character.”

- Advocates responsible growth and housing development, saying “We need to balance the need for growth with maintaining Jamestown’s charm and historic character.”

Supports investments in emergency services and community safety.

- Supports investments in emergency services and community safety.

Supports improvements to local roads and sidewalks.

- Supports improvements to local roads and sidewalks.

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- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 